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CROSSROADS MES VERSION 11.2 RELEASED

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Crossroads RMC is proud to announce the official release of Crossroads MES Version 11.2

Included in this release are many new features including: Priority Code Display, Capacity Load Balancing, Indirect Time Reporting, T.L Ashford Label Integration, In-Line Label Validation, and a new XML Dashboard Interface. 
Improvements have been made to the ERP Interface, Manual Labor Time Capture, Parts List Display, Setup Operation, and End of Shift Review.

Crossroads MES for BPCS/LX has been around since 1995. Your input is important to us. Many of our improvements and functions come from your requests, so please share your ideas.

Future Functionality Coming Soon!

  • Employee/Shop Order Efficiency
  • IDF Reporting
  • Field Size Expansion
  • Non-windows tablet version

Click here for more details

BPCS/LX Tip of the Week: 4 Reasons You Need Timely & Accurate Data

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Seems obvious – you want real time data and you want it to be accurate. Do you have the systems in place to allow for this?

Here are 4 reasons you need a data collection system:

  1. See the differences between actuals and standards
  2. Determine the source of project overruns
  3. Prevent mis-shipments to customers
  4. Avoid unnecessary reordering of parts

An automated data collection system will analyze your current data, allowing you to efficiently optimize your manufacturing and the benefits will be huge and far reaching.

Optimize Your Manufacturing Today!

Baan/LN Tip of the Week: 4 Reasons You Need Timely & Accurate Data

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Seems obvious – you want real time data and you want it to be accurate. Do you have the systems in place to allow for this?

Here are 4 reasons you need a data collection system:

  1. See the differences between actuals and standards
  2. Determine the source of project overruns
  3. Prevent mis-shipments to customers
  4. Avoid unnecessary reordering of parts

An automated data collection system will analyze your current data, allowing you to efficiently optimize your manufacturing and the benefits will be huge and far reaching.

Optimize Your Manufacturing Today!

BPCS/LX Tip of the Week: How is your relationship going... with your suppliers?

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Do you have a strong relationship with your suppliers? Do they know your every need/want? No? Well, why not?  

The key to any good relationship is communication. Have you established clear and consistent communication with your suppliers? Consider establishing a way for both of you to share information with each other electronically.

A portal is a good way to achieve this. Documents can be shared, updates on deliveries can be communicated with ease, and changes that can affect both your operations and theirs can be communicated efficiently and effectively.

Optimize Your Manufacturing Today!

Baan/LN Tip of the Week: How is your relationship going... with your suppliers?

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Do you have a strong relationship with your suppliers? Do they know your every need/want? No? Well, why not?  

The key to any good relationship is communication. Have you established clear and consistent communication with your suppliers? Consider establishing a way for both of you to share information with each other electronically.

A portal is a good way to achieve this. Documents can be shared, updates on deliveries can be communicated with ease, and changes that can affect both your operations and theirs can be communicated efficiently and effectively.

Optimize Your Manufacturing Today!

BPCS/LX Tip of the Week: Gain Efficiency & Save Money – Evaluate Your Production Lines

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When is the last time you took a hard look at your production lines?

  • How are we moving product through our facility?
  • Do we have work instructions / drawings available where needed?
  • Do we have frequently used inventory available at the line?
  • Where are the bottlenecks?
  • Are processes automated, where possible?

Taking a hard look at your processes and procedures may reveal some interesting results. Don’t assume that everyone is doing things the same way. Some may be superstars, and others may need some mentoring. Some processes may be outdated and costing you time and money, while others are extremely efficient. One area of the business may benefit from how others operate. Take the time to review and analyze your findings. Your company may benefit greatly as a result.

Optimize Your Manufacturing Today!

Baan/LN Tip of the Week: Gain Efficiency & Save Money – Evaluate Your Production Lines

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When is the last time you took a hard look at your production lines?

  • How are we moving product through our facility?
  • Do we have work instructions / drawings available where needed?
  • Do we have frequently used inventory available at the line?
  • Where are the bottlenecks?
  • Are processes automated, where possible?

Taking a hard look at your processes and procedures may reveal some interesting results. Don’t assume that everyone is doing things the same way. Some may be superstars, and others may need some mentoring. Some processes may be outdated and costing you time and money, while others are extremely efficient. One area of the business may benefit from how others operate. Take the time to review and analyze your findings. Your company may benefit greatly as a result.

Optimize Your Manufacturing Today!

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Collaborate IN-PERSON With Infor LN Users

LN North America User Group - Face-to-Face 2022 (lnnaug.org)

Registration is open for the face-to-face LN North America User Group Annual Meeting!

Things are finally turning around and opening up! We're looking forward to the day when the pandemic stays firmly in the rearview mirror.

It's definitely exciting to be buttoning up the details of the agenda for this event. This is our chance to discuss successes and roadblocks with one another.

This is also an opportunity to spend time with the Infor team. We will have members of the Product Management and Product Development team in-house for presentations, discussion, and questions.

Catch this: Marco Hoogenraad & Bram Vijfhuizen are scheduled to join us on-site!

Seats are limited. Registration closes on April 8th or sooner if we hit that limit.

Don't miss out, register today! We are looking forward to seeing everyone again and hope to see YOU there!

Curious about the agenda? Find it here: https://www.lnnaug.org/events-underway/agenda

Catch the details:

When: 2 full days | April 19 & 20, 2022

Sponsored dinners: April 18 & 19

Registration fee: To attend this event, there is NO COST to customers other than arranging and covering their own travel & lodging at a hotel in Columbus, Ohio.

Registration: Registration is open!

Agenda: The agenda will be a mix of learning sessions, customer stories, discussion groups, and networking time. If you have any questions shoot us an email at lnbaan.naug@gmail.com.

Travel Information

Where: Columbus, Ohio | Brookshire: The Venue at 405 Greif Pkwy, Delaware, OH 43015

Airport Code: CMH - a 20-minute drive from this airport to local hotels. 10 minutes from the hotel to the event location.

Hotels
Cambria Hotel Columbus - Polaris | 9100 Lyra Drive, Columbus, OH, 43240, US | Phone (614) 841-9100 Fax (614) 841-9107
Hilton Garden Inn | 8535 Lyra Dr, Columbus, OH 43240 | Phone: (614) 846-8884
Other hotels that are in Polaris, Columbus, OH would work fine as well.

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